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GREAT GOLFERS 



THEIR METHODS 



AT A GLANCE 



BY 



GEORGE W. BELDAM 



NOTES BY 



Harry Vardon, James Braid, Alexander Herd, J. H. Taylor 



Illustrated with Photographs taken at -^ part of a second 



NEW YORK 



1904 



LIKRAKY ef CONGRESS 
Two Copies Received 

MAR 18 1904 

CLASS Ci. XXc. No. 
COfY 3 






Copyright, 1904, by George W. Beldam 
British Rights Secured 



HARRY VARDON 

Open Champion 

1896, 1898, 1899, 1903. 

Champion of America, 1900. 

Born Jersey, Channel Islands. 

Weight 11 stone. 

Height 5 feet 9% inches. 



June 27, 1903. 
Dear Sir: 

Have enclosed photographs, also a few notes on each of the 
strokes shown. I hope you will find what I have written all that 
you require, and may these few humble lines help some striving 
Golfer on his way. 

Yours, etc., 

Harry Vardon. 
G. W. Beldam, Esq. 



GRIP 

My grip is not interlocked but simply the little finger of right 
hand overlapping the first finger of left. 

The left thumb is down the shaft. I grip tightly with both 
hands, allowing the club to lie rather across the palm of the left 
hand, but in the fingers of the right. 

If anything I feel the two first fingers of each hand predominat- 
ing in the grip. 



DRIVE AND BRASS1E 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



I stand firmly with weight on right leg which is slightly in 
advance of left. 

Knees very slightly bent. 

Arms rather away from body. 

Hands about opposite the ball,, which is about four inches behind 
left heel. 



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DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



UPWARD SWING 



In taking club back I take it back with both hands equally al- 
lowing both wrists to work together. My wrists start turning the 
moment the club head leaves the ball, but to start with it is rather 
imperceptible. I take the club rather straighter out and more up- 
right than is usually the case, and it is rather beyond the horizontal 
position at top of the swing. The face of the club should in my 
opinion be looking down directly perpendicular to the ground, when 
the club has been taken back properly. 

In photo the club face might still be turned a little more by the 
wrists, bringing them more underneath the club. 



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DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



FINISH OF SWING 



In commencing downward swing I try to feel that both hands 
and wrists are still working together. I am standing firmly on both 
feet just at the moment of impact and it is not until just after the ball 
is struck I commence to turn on the right foot. My arms are then 
well out in the direction of the intended flight of the ball — before 
finishing well over my left shoulder. In brassie shots I stand with 
the ball rather nearer the right foot and slightly more over the ball. 

In all other respects what has been said applies to the Brassie. 



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FULL CLEEK 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



I use rather a short cleek as I find I get more command over 
club. I stand with right foot well in advance of left, for these shots, 
so as to let the arms go well through after stroke. 

The weight should be all on right leg. 



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FULL CLEEK 



UPWARD SWING 



In the upward swing, care should be taken to keep the body as 
near as possible in same position as when addressing the ball. If 
the body is raised with the upward swing of the club, one is apt to 
strike either on top of the ball or the ground behind ; this is a fatal 
mistake which should be cured as quickly as possible. 

Hold the club tightly with both hands, not the right hand loose 
as is usual. 

The photo shows the club head as I think it should be, viz., look- 
ing directly down to the ground. 



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FULL CLEEK 



FINISH OF SWING 



In the finish of cleek shot one needs to turn on toe like the wood- 
en clubs, but not so much, and, after the ball is struck let the body go 
in the direction of the hole, as one's body and not the left shoulder 
should be facing- the hole. 



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THREE-QUARTER IRON 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



In addressing the ball for three-quarter iron one stands much the 
same as with cleek, playing the stroke in a similar manner. I stand 
just a little nearer the ball, the right foot being also nearer. 

For this stroke one needs to feel comfortable and unless one 
does, it is useless attempting it, as it is generally a failure. 



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THREE-QUARTER IRON 



UPWARD SWING 



For these full strokes or three-quarter strokes when I am not 
playing the push stroke, I use the wrists more loosely, but at no time 
do I let the club loose in the hands as that would then be fatal. This 
is a common fault of a good many golfers. The arms should be 
fairly near the body, but not so as to be cramped. The body to be 
in same position as when addressing the ball, viz., it is not to be 
raised with the swinging back of the club. 



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THREE-QUARTER IRON 



FINISH OF SWING 



Notice position of the head of the club. And it should have been 
in a corresponding position on the top of swing with the head of the 
club looking down to the ground. 

What has been said about the finish of other iron clubs applies 
to this. 



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PUSH STROKE WITH CLEEK 



UPWARD SWING 



You will notice the arms are kept fairly well away from body, 
as for this shot you need to swing straighter back and forward than 
with other strokes. The side of the foot is slightly raised so as to 
give the necessary freedom to the body, as all the weight is now on 
the right foot but it gradually returns to left as soon as the club is 
on the downward swing. I hold the club as firmly as possible so that 
when the club head strikes the ground it is not turned to the right 
which induces a slice, or to the left which causes a pull. 

The hands are just a little in advance of the ball. 



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PUSH STROKE WITH CLEEK 



FINISH OF SWING 



In the downward swing the ball is struck first the club taking the 
turf after contact with the ball. I hit the ball about half way up and 
as it were knock it into the ground, the ball keeps very low and 
gradually rises ; it also stops very dead as there is an undercut put 
on the ball the moment one strikes the ground. I always keep arms 
straight out at finish of the stroke — and one need not pivot on toe so 
much, but let the side of the toe of right foot give when needed, 
this will stop the arms going too far round. 

It is a difficult stroke to play but it is very valuable when played 
well — note position of right arm and hand in the photo. 

The length of stroke is regulated by the upward swing, ac- 
cording to the distance, as with the other clubs. 

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MASHIE 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



The mashie is a club I am very fond of. I stand with the right 
foot near the ball, the wrists and arms should be fairly stiff. The 
mashie can be played in two ways — one to strike the ground, say half 
an inch behind the ball, for a lofted shot. The other stroke which 
keeps very low, and consequently is little affected by the wind, is to 
hit the ball and ground simultaneously, and the result of this stroke 
if properly played will mean very little putting. If you require to 
pitch and run up to the hole, you need to let the right hand have a 
little more to do than the left, for once in a way contrary to the 
usual method. At the finish of the stroke you will find the right 
hand over the top of the shaft, and the left underneath with the face 
of the club slightly turned in. 

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MASHIE 



UPWARD SWING 



I never take a full mashie shot as you cannot keep the ball on the 
line as well as taking half iron in its place. You will notice the 
arms are here again fairly stiff, not too close to the body, the right 
elbow bent, so as to give the freedom to the club. 



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MASHIE 



FINISH 



The follow through of the mashie is not the same as other 
clubs. You do not swing so far back, and consequently the club 
does not finish over the shoulder after the stroke has been played — 
but instead about from two or three feet in a line of the intended 
flight of the ball — with the forearm and wrist fairly stiff. 

Do not let the wrists have too much play in these strokes. For 
a fairly long mashie shot the club follows through much farther but 
still keeping the wrists and forearm stiff as shown in photograph. 



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PUTTING 



In putting I have the ball nearer my left foot than the right, with 
the right elbow slightly resting on right leg. For the long putts keep 
the arms clear of knee, as you can't get the same freedom. I always 
try to put without spin on the ball. 



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J. H. TAYLOR 

Open Champion. 

1894, 1895, 1900. 

Born, Northan, North Devon, 1871. 

Weight ny 2 stone. 

Height 5 feet 8y 2 inches 



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July, 5, 1903. 

G. W. Beldam, Esq. 
Dear Sir: 

As I promised, I am sending you my notes on each stroke 
shown by your photographs, which I have tried to put as clearly as I 
can and which I hope will prove helpful to all classes of golfers. 

Yours faithfully, 

J. H. Taylor. 



102 



GRIP 



I grip firmly with fingers of both hands, the left thumb being 
down the shaft, the right over the shaft, the little finger of right hand 
rides on the middle joint of first finger of left hand. Grip firmly in 
fingers of both hands, but always feel the left hand predominating. 



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DRIVE 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



I stand firmly on both feet, but if anything more weight on the 
right — both knees slightly bent — my distance from ball is such that I 
feel I am not cramped, nor likely to fall over the ball. 

My elbows are not tucked into my sides but allowed to fall 
naturally against them. 

My right foot is in advance of my left about 6 to 7 inches. 



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DRIVE 



UPWARD SWING 



I try to take the clnb back with left wrist principally well round 
right leg - . Directly I feel the club is exceeding the horizontal posi- 
tion (shown in opposite photograph) I feel I am losing control of it. 
The swing should be even without any semblance of a jerk — the 
swinging of the club back and the bending of the wrists which brings 
the club from the perpendicular to horizontal position, should be one 
smooth action of wrists and arms combined. When the club head 
is looking downward, viz., the toe of the club perpendicular to the 
ground, the club has been taken back in a proper manner. I keep 
right elbow rather close to side, allowing it to move around the body. 



113 



DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



FINISH OF SWING 



In the downward swing my wrists start returning to their origi- 
nal position and I endeavor to apply wrist work at a point about half 
way down. This has the tendency to bring the club head at its 
highest velocity into contact with the ball the arms going out in the 
direction of the intended line of flight of the ball, before allowing the 
club to come into the proper position over the left shoulder. 

Directly after impact, the weight is transferred from the right 
leg to the left, the body facing the hole. 



116 



CLEEK AND DRIVING 
MASHIE 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 

I play the cleek and driving mashie on practically the same lines 
in regard to stance as the Driver or Brassie, only of course I come 
slightly nearer to the ball as the club is shorter, keeping the hands 
well down so that the heel of the club is resting on the ground. 
The club face is slightly turned outwards to counteract the tendency 
to pull with iron clubs, this tendency possibly creeping in on account 
of the tighter grip, and because the stroke is more of a hit, hence the 
right hand is fighting more for the mastery and the consequent pull. 



121 



FULL CLEEK OR DRIVING 

MASHIE 



UPWARD SWING 



Swing the club well round leg, stand firmer on both legs, 
let the left leg bend fairly freely towards right knee, which is kept 
quite steady as when addressing the ball. Don't overswing this shot 
on any account, otherwise all power and possibly direction will be 
lost. I try to let no club ever exceed the horizontal position in swing 
back. Swing even though rather more upright than in the drive. 
The wrists are naturally turned less than in the drive. 



124 



CLEEK OR DRIVING MASHIE 



FOLLOW THROUGH 



In this shot, allow the club head to go right through after the 
ball, dragging the arms with it as far as they can go before returning 
into position round the body, to complete the full arc, the smaller 
portion of which was commenced in the swing back. If the arms 
are not allowed to go away thus the full arc is not described and the 
rhythm of the swing is destroyed, with the result that the club face 
is drawn across the ball, and it is sliced. 



129 



FULL MASHIE 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



For the full mashie shot I get nearer and more over the ball than 
in driving mashie shot ; stand firmly on both feet, knees a little more 
bent than in long iron shots. Weight evenly distributed, rather 
more on right leg if anything, with heel of club pressed down. 



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FULL MASHIE 



UPWARD SWING 



I take mashie back principally with the wrists, left wrist govern- 
ing the whole swing. I keep my right elbow close to the side and 
allow it to recede round the right side. The upward swing should 
be quite a smooth even movement from the wrists, which are kept 
firm but not rigid. The club is swung back thus until it is just short 
of the horizontal position. 



137 



FULL MASHIE (90 yds.) 



FOLLOW THROUGH 



I always try not to press my mashie to its full extent, and though 
possibly I might get 1 10 yards or more forcing this shot, I find by 
doing so I lose accuracy. I therefore consider about 90 yards quite 
far enough for a full mashie. 

As in all iron shots let the arms go well away from the ball. In 
other words, let the left hand take the stroke well through. If there 
is the slightest suggestion of pressing with the mashie, I prefer 
taking a half shot with the next club. 



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MASHIE 

About 70 yds. with cut 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



In addressing the ball for this shot I stand rather nearer and 
more facing the ^hole. The heel of the club should be well down, 
with its face turned well out. which gives the appearance that the 
stroke is being played to the right of the hole. 

The weight of the body is still more thrown on to the right leg, 
and the stance is decidedly open. 



145 



MASHIE 

(About 70 yds. with cut) 



UPWARD SWING 



In drawing the club back it is taken rather more upright, until 
it reaches a position about midway between the perpendicular and 
horizontal. 

The club should be held firmly in the left hand, and well in the 
fingers of the right. 



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MASH IE 

(About 70 yds. with cut.) 



FINISH 

The club should come down as it was taken up, i. e., more 
upright. The club face is turned outwards. The body is more 
facing- the hole. The position of the feet is as if the stroke had to 
be played to the left of the hole. 

Because the club head is looking to the right and the body to the 
left of the hole, the hall on being struck is led to take the middle 
course and flies straight towards the hole with a rotary motion 
imparted by the snap-like upward movement of the wrists. 

This upward movement of the wrists takes place immediately 
after impact. 

In all approach shots and especially with this one, it is a good 
plan not to look up too soon to see the effect of the shot. Keep the 
eyes looking for a second longer than is the usual practice on that 
part of the ground on which the ball was resting before it was struck. 



153 



PUTTING 



SHOWING STANCE 



I grip the club rather firmly in fingers only. I put entirely from 
the wrists using left wrist and fingers principally ; my right elbow is 
just touching the right thigh. I stand open, with right foot in 
advance of left about 9 to 10 inches, the ball is about opposite my 
left heel. I try to keep every muscle entirely at rest and my eye 
firmly fixed on a spot at the base of the ball, and do not look up to 
see the result too soon, but concentrate all my powers on striking the 
ball as I want to. 



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THREE POSITIONS OF 

TAYLOR'S WRISTS 

IN 

UPWARD SWING 



These three positions were taken at different points of Taylor's 
swing. He struck three balls and each time the camera snapped him 
at different points. 

The point to notice is the position of his wrists in each photo. 
Exposure was i-iooo part of a second. 



160 



DRIVE 



The opposite photograph shows Taylor at the top of his swing 
from another point of view. 

Tt also shows well the position of the hands on the club, and how 
far round the body the club has been swung; note also position of 
club head. 

Taken at i-iooo part of a second. 



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DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



POSITION OF ELBOW 



The club has been caught just at the top of the swing. Note 
position of the right elbow. Taylor is very strong on this point and 
considers this the proper position for right elbow. 

Taken in i-iooo part of a second. 



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MASHIE. WRIST SHOT 

About 50 yards 



UPWARD SWING 



This photo shows position of club, and the distance it is taken 
back by Taylor playing this shot. 

Note position of wrists, and the stance, also position of the feet, 
left knee is just eased, and left heel slightly lifted from the ground. 



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MASHIE. WRIST SHOT 



FINISH 



This photo shows the finish of wrist work in the stroke, and 
evidently the ball is well on its way or Taylor would not be looking 
up to see its flight. 



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MASHIE. WRIST SHOT 



UPWARD SWING 



This is another view of a short approach with Taylor's favorite 
club — the mashie. 



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DRIVING MASHIE — IMPACT 



This shows the moment immediately after the club head has 
struck the ball ; the ball is seen on the left of the picture rather 
blurred as i-iooo part of a second is too slow to take the ball in a 
sharp definition — though the blurred ball naturally suggests more 
movement. The ball went about 150 yards. 

Note position of Taylor's head and the club. 



187 



DRIVE 



BALL IN FLIGHT 



Taken just after impact, while Taylor has not got to the finish 
of his swing, but is coming round. The ball would have been too 
small to have waited longer before snapping it. 

The exposure was about i-iooo part of a second. 



190 



PITCHING STYMIE 



On looking at the ball on opposite page one might suggest that 
this was rather a clever photograph, and that the ball was stuck on 
the club, but the shadow of the ball on the ground disproves any such 
theory, and the ball was of course in mid-air, the point of view of 
the camera accounting for the above suggestion. 



195 



BUNKERED— OUT 



It almost looks as if a volcano has blown the ball up. 
The author just happened to catch the ball and sand at the right 
moment. Exposure i-iooo part of a second. 



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WHEN BALL IS ABOVE THE 

PLAYER 



In endeavoring to play a ball that lies above the player, it must 
be remembered that there is a very great tendency to ''pull" owing to 
the difficulty the player finds of preventing himself tumbling away 
from the ball during the swing. This tendency to pull should be 
allowed for, by aiming to the right of the desired direction, and to 
counteract the inclination to fall away, the weight of the body should 
be thrown well forward and this should be remembered during the 
time the swing is being made. 

The same principle that governs the playing of a hanging lie, 
as to easy swinging, applies to this stroke with equal force, as it 
should be borne in mind that it is accuracy that is desired, rather than 
distance ; I cannot be too emphatic on this point. 

In playing these strokes, viz : the hanging lie and when the 
ball is above the player, with iron clubs, the same rules will be found 
helpful, the only difference being that the player should stand closer 
to the ball according to the length of the club that is being used. 




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HANGING LIE 



In playing a ball from a hanging lie, the greatest difficulty that 
presents itself is to get the ball up in the air owing to the conforma- 
tion of the ground, but this can be overcome by standing a little more 
behind and "open" and laying the face of the club well back and 
away. 

The weight of the body should be resting principally on the 
right leg. 

In swinging the club it will be found advantageous if the 
swing be taken very easily, as it is not so much distance that is 
required, but that the ball be got up in the air and away. Also the 
swing should be rather more upright on the way back and a little 
across the ball on the way down, which will be the means of making 
the ball rise quickly off the club. 



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JAMES BRAID 

Open Champion, 1901. 
Born, Earl's Ferry, Fife, Feb., 1870. 

Weight 12 stone 6 pounds. 

Height 6 feet 1 ^ inches. 



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June 19, 1903. 
Dear Sir: 

Herewith I enclose photographs, also a few notes on the 
different strokes. I hope what I have written will be sufficient to 
help some golfers on their way. 

Yours faithfully, 

James Braid. 
G. W. Beldam., Esq. 



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DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



STANCE AND ADDRESS 



The ball is about six inches to right of the left heel. 
Weight firmly on heels, slightly more on the right. 
Knees slightly bent, and right shoulder well down. 
Arms to fall easy and grip club firmly with both hands. 



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DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



UPWARD SWING 



Wrists to begin to turn immediately the club head is away from 
the ball and continue to do so at top of swing, when they are un- 
derneath the club. 

The right elbow must not leave the side more than 6 inches and 
must be below the right shoulder. 

The left knee to bend in and out towards the right toe. 

The weight here is on the right foot and the head must be kept 
steady, the turning being from the hips. 



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DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



FINISH OF SWING 



The weight is on both feet at the instant of hitting, and 
immediately coming round on right toe after the ball has left the club. 

The club must follow through in the intended direction before 
the club naturally comes over the left shoulder. 

Keep the body as nearly perpendicular as possible. 



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FULL CLEEK 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



The stance for this shot is almost similar to the drive only nearer 
the ball, and the right foot slightly more advanced. 
The club is gripped rather tightly. 



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FULL CLEEK 



FINISH 



In the finish of this stroke the club is not carried through so far 
as the driver as the player has to depend a little more on the "hit" 
with this club. 



230 



IRON 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



The address for iron shot is similar to cleek only the right foot 
being a little more advanced, and the ball nearer right foot. 

This is a shot I play as seldom as possible, preferring to play a 
half shot with the cleek, as it is easier to keep straight. 



235 



IRON 



UPWARD SWING 



The club must be gripped lightly throughout the stroke, and 
the body kept fairly straight, right elbow to be kept fairly close to 
side. 



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FULL IRON SHOT 



FINISH 



The player has to depend a good deal on the hit, the wrist being 
fairly rigid at the moment of contact with the ball, coming round on 
right toe after hitting ball and facing intended direction of flight. 



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THREE-QUARTER CLEEK 
AGAINST WIND 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



For the three-quarter cleek shot against wind the ball should be 
placed near right foot. 

Hands to be front of head of club. 



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THREE-QUARTER CLEEK 
AGAINST WIND 



UPWARD SWING 



The club to be taken well round the legs and to be gripped 
tightly. 

Turn just slightly on left toe. 



251 



THREE-OUARTER CLEEK 
AGAINST WIND 



FOLLOW THROUGH 



This shot is played with the forearm and wrists only, wrists 
being fairly rigid at instant of hitting. 

The hands to be down in front of head of club, so that the face 
of club is turned in slightly when hitting. 



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MASHIE 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



The ball about mid-way between feet and right foot well 
advanced. 

Club to be gripped very tightly and ball to be kept fairly close. 
Hands kept well down so that heel of club rests on the ground. 



259 



MASHIE 



UPWARD SWING 



The club to be brought up rather perpendicularly, 
Arm to bend slightly from the elbows. 
Grip to be tight throughout the stroke. 



262 



MASH IE 



FINISH 



The club must be carried straight through in direction of the 
hole and the club ought to finish about the same height as the upward 
swing. 



267 



PUTTING 



The right foot well advanced and the ball almost opposite same. 

The body to be kept perfectly steady, and put to be done with the 
arms and wrists only. 

I always try to put over some object slightly in front of the ball 
on the line to the hole. 



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Length of Braid's Clubs 





GHIP 


LENGTH FROM BOTTOM OF GRIP 
TO SOLE OF THE CLUB 


Driver 


12" 


2' 6" 


Brassie 


II" 


2' 6V 2 " 


Baffy 


II" 


2' 5" 


Cleek 


II" 


2' 4 H" 


Driving 
Mashie 


Il%" 


1' 2" 


Mashie Iron 


II" 


2' 1%" 


Mashie 


2' 2%" 


Patter 


13X" 


1' 9" 



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ALEXANDER HERD 

Open Champion, 1902. 

Born St. Andrews, N. B., 1868. 

Weight 12 stone 

Height 5 feet 9 inches. 



275 



June 30, 1903. 

Dear Sir: 

I have sent you on the photos and the few remarks on each 
stroke which is shown and hope that it will be of some little help to 
golfers who read and learn from the book, and hope the different 
strokes shown will help them onwards in the very trying game of 
golf. I remain, 

Yours faithfully, 

Alexander Herd. 

To G. W. Beldam, Esq. 



278 



GRIP 



I grip the club with both thumbs over the shaft, keeping a firm 
hold with the left hand, also gripping tight with the three fingers of 
the right hand leaving my forefinger and thumb loose, so that the 
club can work. 



281 



DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



In driving I stand with the ball very near the middle of the body 
with the right foot advanced a little. In the upward swing I take 
the club head back first, not the hands. Allowing the wrists to be 
loose so that the driver will get to its proper place at the top of the 
swing. 

The ball is about 6 inches to the right of my left heel, with arms 
and club as near centre of body as possible. 



284 



DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



UPWARD SWING 



In taking the club back it should not be lifted, but swung round 
the body, letting the body and legs work with the swing. At the 
top of the swing I try to get the wrists underneath the shaft, so that 
the club head will come down the right way on to the ball. 

The weight of my body goes on to the right leg and also turns 
on the ball of my left toe. 

( In the photo I struck a little too soon, as Herd is not quite at 
the top of the swing, hence the left wrist is not shown where it would 
be at the top of the swing, viz., more underneath the shaft. Author.) 



289 



DRIVE AND BRASSIE 



FINISH OF SWING 



In the follow through I let every thing go at the ball, with club 
head and arms going out full stretch as far after the ball as possible. 

I let the wrists, especially the right wrist, come into the ball at 
about 12 inches from it; with a quick follow through. In playing 
my brassie I stand about the same as when using my driver, and 
swing just the same, with the exception that when playing out of 
cupped lies I jerk a little behind the ball to get it away taking a little 
turf with the stroke. 



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SPOON 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



In my address with my spoon I stand a little nearer the ball, 
also a little nearer with my right foot. I play different strokes with 
this club. Sometimes I play for a heeled ball, and sometimes for a 
hook, it just depends how I want to play the shot. 

This is mv favorite club. 



297 



SPO ON 



TOP OF SWING 



In swinging with my spoon I swing just the same as in playing 
with my other wooden clubs, with wrists underneath the handle of 
shaft, at the top of the swing. 



300 



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SPOON 



FINISH. OF SWING 



In following through with my spoon I jerk a lot of my strokes 
with it so that I can keep the ball straighter on the line, I use this 
club instead of a cleek. 



305 



DRIVING IRON 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



In addressing with my driving iron I stand with the ball nearer 
my right foot, with the arms and club in the middle of my body, 
my knees are slightly bent, and 1 grip firmly with both hands. 



308 



DRIVING IRON 



UPWARD SWING 



At top of the swing with my driving iron I take the arms back 
with the club as compactly as possible, letting left knee bend in the 
direction of the ground, and of the right knee, keeping my wrists 
well underneath the club. 



313 



DRIVING IRON 



FINISH OF SWING 



In following through with my driving iron I keep my hands 
lower down than I do when following through with my wooden 
clubs, letting my right arm go well out after the ball. 



316 



MASH IE 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



In my approach shots I stand a little more behind the ball with 
the right thumb down the shaft, playing well off the right foot, 1 
stand well behind the ball to get on plenty of cut. 



321 



MASHIE 



UPWARD SWING 



In taking my mashie back I keep my right elbow well into the 
right side taking the club back with a stiff wrist, not letting the 
wrists work too much, only slightly bending them at top of my 



324 



MASHIE 



FINISH OF SWING 



In following through with the mashie I try and stop my arms 
as quickly as possible after the ball has been struck to get the cut on, 
and I do not let my arms go out so far after the ball. 



329 



MEDIUM IRON 



ADDRESS AND STANCE 



In standing for my medium iron, the stance is similar to that 
with my driving iron. Right foot is well advanced and grip is tight 
with both hands. The ball is six inches to the right of the left heel 
with my knees slightly bent. 



332 



MEDIUM IRON 



UPWARD SWING 



I take my iron back with my arms, in a compact manner, bend- 
ing my wrist when I get to top of swing. I have a firm grip of the 
iron with both hands, and the right elbow is well underneath the 
shaft at the top of the swing. 

My left shoulder is pointing down to the ball. 



337 



MEDIUM IRON 



FINISH OF SWING 



In following through with my medium iron I let my arms go 
well out after the ball keeping a firm hold of the club and a stiff com- 
pactness with my arms, so that they are not too loose. 



340 



PUTTING 



In putting I stand with the right foot advanced in front of the 
left, with right arm close to my right side and with my left arm 
away from my body. I try also to swing my putter in a line from 
behind the ball, following through on same line to the hole. 



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